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Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e

Male · Puppy · 5 months

Alvarinho arrived at UZ very sick and weakened. He is currently recovering, despite needing to be medicated for life for leishmaniasis. He has some scars from his past. Despite everything, he does not have scars in his heart - Alvarinho just wants to be close, very close, to people. He loves affection and is an extremely loving dog. Despite all the suffering, Alvarinho is a complete love. Always wanting to be near someone and receive affection.

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O Alvarinho chegou à UZ muito doente e debilitado. Está neste momento recuperado, apesar de necessitar de ser medicado para sempre para a leishmaniose. Ficou com algumas cicatrizes do passado que teve. Apesar de tudo, não guarda cicatrizes no coração - O Alvarinho só quer estar perto, bem perto, de pessoas. Adora mimo e é ele um querido cão extremamente amoroso. Apesar de todo o sofrimento o Alvarinho é um amor completo. Sempre a querer estar perto de alguém e receber mimo. Saibam como adoptar ou apadrinhar em uniaozoofila.org

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 5 months
Location
🇵🇹Lisboa
Shelter
União Zoófila
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Bringing Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e home

What you'll need for Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e in week one.

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About Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e

What life with Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e looks like

Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e is a medium-sized puppy/kitten dog waiting at União Zoófila in Lisboa.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: Requires lifelong medication for leishmaniasis. Has visible scars from past trauma.

🇵🇹Adopting from Portugal

Portuguese rescues coordinate extensively with European rescue networks for cross-border placements, especially for galgos and podencos. Sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID are standard. Adoption fees typically cover the full vet workup.

Lisboa, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. União Zoófila handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — União Zoófila will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with União Zoófila early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alvarinho - 19 ano(s) e and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (PT). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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